TWO trees in Ilminster will be cut down as they showed signs of fungal disease.
An Ash tree in Britten’s Field and a Willow tree on Canal Way will be cut down after being affected by Ash Dieback.
Several trees in Ilminster were also treated last year as they were showing signs of the disease.
An Ilminster Town Council spokesperson said: “Our countryside manager has informed us today of two trees that will need to be cut down.
“One is an Ash tree in Britten's field which is showing signs of Ash Dieback and will need to be removed due to being near to a bench.
“The other is the Willow tree along Canal Way, which is showing signs of decay in one of the main stems.
As explained on the Woodlands Trust website, the Ash Dieback disease is a fungal disease that originated in Asia.
It is now present all over the UK and is spread easily through wind-blown spores.
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